2018-19 Calendar District at a Glance a Message from the Superintendent

2018-19 CALENDAR DISTRICT AT A GLANCE A MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

Dear Families:

Newfield Elementary School We are looking forward to an exciting new school year. It is always excit- Vicky Volpicelli, Principal ing to see children learn and grow academically, emotionally, and socially Grades Pre-K through 5 as they experience new adventures in their classrooms. It is also exciting Phone: 564-9955, ext. 1145 to be at the beginning of a major renovation project. Things will be a little Fax: 330-9001 messy and topsy-turvy for a while but, just like with life, keeping the goal in mind will help us get through it. The reward will be a safe secondary gym floor, classroom and work environments that are neither too hot or too cold, and a beautiful new auditorium that can accommodate our community and school events. Thank you for your patience as we go through Newfield Middle School this process. Eric Hartz, Principal Grades 6 through 8 Phone: 564-9955, ext. 2126 It is our hope that you will find the Newfield Schools a warm and welcom- Fax: 564-3403 ing place. Please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher, principal, or any other administrator with any questions or concerns. The sooner potential issues are addressed, the easier they are to solve! We want the 2018-2019 school year to be an enjoyable experience for everyone. Newfield High School Looking forward to a year of happy learning – Patrick Mahunik, Principal Grades 9 through 12 Dr. Cheryl Thomas Phone: 564-9955, ext. 3130 Fax: 564-3624 Superintendent of Schools Newfield Central School District NEWFIELD SCHOOLS ONLINE 247 Main St. Newfield, NY 14867 Visit the district website at www.newfieldschools.org for detailed informa- 607-564-9955 x 4140 tion on almost anything related to the district’s operation.

NO COMPUTER? NO PROBLEM! If you don’t have access to a computer and/or an Internet connection, you have a free option at the Newfield Public Library! Newfield Central School District 2018-19 Calendar

July January SMTWTFS S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Students = 20 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Faculty = 20 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 21 RRRR 26 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31

August February S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S

1 2 3 4 1 2 Students = 15 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Faculty = 15 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28

September March S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S 1 1 2 Students = 17 2 3 SC SC 6 7 8 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Students = 20 Faculty = 19 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Faculty = 21 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 17 SC 19 20 21 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 30 31

October April S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S Students = 17 Students = 21 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Staff = 17 Faculty = 22 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 SC 20 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 28 29 30

November May S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 Students = 18 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 Students = 22 Faculty = 18 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Faculty = 22 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 25 26 27 28 29 30 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

December June S M T W Th F S S M T W Th F S 1 1 Students = 15 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 R 4 5 6 7 8 Students = 17 Faculty = 15 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Faculty = 18 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 16 17 R R R R 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 23 R R RD 27 28 29 30 31 30

September 3 - Labor Day V =School Vacation September 4 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS V =Employee Holiday (FT) September 6 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS & 10-MO STAFF SC =Supt.'s Conference Day October 8 - Columbus Day R =Regents Exams November 12 - Veterans' Day RD =Rating Day November 21-23 - Thanksgiving Holiday =1/2 day for elementary students December 24 - January 2 - Holiday Recess January 21 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 22-25 Regents/Midterm Exams Adopted by the BOE on March 1, 2018 Feb 18 -22 Winter break April 15 - 19 Spring Break Total Faculty = 187 May 27 - Memorial Day Total Students & 10 month staff = 182 June 3, 18-26 - Regents Exams June 25 - Last Day for Students Paid Holidays for Part Time SVC Employees: Oct 8, Nov 22, Dec 25, Jan 1, May 27 June 26 - Rating Day/Last Day for Teachers Parent/Teacher Conferences at ES - Nov 16, Nov 29, March 15, March 21 June 28 - Graduation ATTENDANCE AND HEALTH

Here’s How You Can Improve Your Child’s Attendance 1) Talk with your child about the importance of attending school regularly. 2) Avoid scheduling family trips during school hours. 3) Help your child stay healthy by eating nutritious food and getting enough sleep and exercise. 4) Discuss with your child what is happening at school. 5) Support school rules and consequences. 6) Show your child why education is important. 7) Set a good example for your child.

Communicable Diseases Parents are asked to please consider their child’s health condition each day. Students should be kept home if a fever exists (and for 24 hours after a fever is gone), there is a persistent cough, an upset stomach, a suspicious skin condition, or any other health abnormality. It is important to remember that the welfare of all our students must be considered.

Communication When a child is going to be absent from school, we ask that parents call the school nurse and let her know. A written excuse from parents is necessary when children have been absent or have appointments during the day as these must be kept on file per NYSED regulations.

Emergency Telephone Numbers The importance of EMERGENCY NUMBERS cannot be stressed enough. With parents away from home during the day, it is essential to be able to reach someone in case of an emergency. For this reason, we ask you to complete the Student Information Sheet each school year. Please notify the school office of any changes in contact people or phone numbers throughout the year.

Regular Attendance All students are expected to be in attendance. Newfield School District requires students to attend at least 85% of the scheduled classes in a course of study in order to be eligible for course credit at the high school level.

Medications Absolutely no medication can be administered to a child without a note from parents and the doctor ordering the medication. Medication must be in original containers and brought to school by a parent or guardian (not a student). No exceptions can be made to this rule.

TITLE IX/SECTION 504 Newfield Central School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability in admissions, participation or employment. Questions or concerns regarding these regulations should be directed to the Superintendent of Schools, Title IX Co- ordinator, or Cheryl Jackson, Section 504 Coordinator, at Newfield Central School, 247 Main Street, Newfield, NY. Grievance procedures to be followed if there is a violation of this policy can be found on the District website at http://www.newfieldschools.org September 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

2 3 Labor Day 4 5 6 7 8 Superintendent's Conference Superintendent's Conference First Day of School for Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Varsity Football @ Elmira Day - No School for Students Day - No School for Students Students Marathon 4:30pm Notre Dame(scrimmage) Varsity Girls Soccer vs. SVEC Varsity Boys Soccer @ Board of Education Meeting JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Candor 10:00am 4:30pm Southern Cayuga 4:30pm 6:30pm @ Weaver Room 5:00pm JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Thomas A. Edison 5:00pm 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Middle School Auditions Middle School Musical Middle School Musical Elementary Open House : Varsity Football vs. Marcus Varsity Girls Soccer @ Auditions Auditions 5:30-6:30 P.M. Whitman 1:30pm Marathon 4:30pm Varsity Boys Soccer @ Odessa Modified Football vs. Whitney Modified Boys Soccer vs. Montour 4:30pm Point 4:30pm Elmira Notre Dame 4:30pm JV/Varsity Volleyball vs. Modified Girls Soccer @ Tioga JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Spencer-Van Etten 5:00pm 4:30pm Odessa-Montour 5:00pm Varsity Girls Soccer @ Tioga 4:30pm 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Modified Boys Soccer vs. HS Class Meetings 8:54am - Modified Boys Soccer vs. Modified Girls Soccer @ HS Picture Day @ MS/HS Modified Football @ Tioga Watkins Glen 4:30pm 9:37am Odessa-Montour 4:30pm Waverly 4:30pm Library 10:00am Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Modified Football vs. Moravia Varsity Boys Soccer @ Elmira Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Modified Girls Soccer vs. Watkins Glen 4:30pm 4:30pm Notre Dame 5:00pm Trumansburg 4:30pm Odessa-Montour 8:00am - Modified Girls Soccer @ Elmira Varsity Girls Soccer @ Waverly 9:00am Notre Dame 4:30pm 4:30pm Modified Boys Soccer @ JV/Varsity Volleyball @ JV/Varsity Volleyball vs. Newark Valley 4:30pm Watkins Glen 5:00pm Waverly 5:00pm Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Board of Education Meeting SVE/Candor 4:30pm 6:30pm @ Weaver Room Varsity Football @ Lansing 7:00pm 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Modified Girls Soccer vs. Modified Boys Soccer vs. Modified Girls Soccer vs. Modified Boys Soccer @ Modified Girls Soccer vs. Tioga Watkins Glen 4:30pm Waverly 4:30pm Candor 4:30pm SVE/Candor 4:30pm 4:30pm Varsity Girls Soccer @ SVE- Varsity Boys Soccer vs. JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Newark Modified Football @ Thomas Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Tioga Candor 4:30pm Waverly 4:30pm Valley 5:00pm A. Edison 4:30pm 4:30pm High School Open House Middle School Open House for Varsity Boys Soccer @ Newark JV/Varsity Volleyball vs. Tioga 7:00pm - 8:00pm @ Sue Grades 6-8 6:00pm - 7:00pm Valley 4:30pm 5:00pm France Gymnasium Varsity Football @ Oxford 7:00pm 30

Legend: Athletics District Elementary School Fine Arts High School Middle School EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS

In the event that it is necessary to close school because of an emergency such as impassable roads, as many of the following local radio and TV stations as possible will be called: WSKG, WICB, WHCU, WYXL, WQNY, Z95.5, WENY, WSYR and WBNG. Parents will also be notified using the au- tomated School Messenger system. You may also check on the school website or set up your own automatic notification at www.cancellations.com. The decision to close will be made as early as possible so that parents can plan for the care of their children. The Day Care and Before/After School Programs will not be open on snow days.

On occasion it may be necessary to close after school is in session. In that case, these same notification procedures will be used. DO NOT CALL THE SCHOOL as that ties up the phone lines and makes it impossible to contact bus drivers, radio stations and other emergency personnel.

Please have plans in place for these situations. Trying to make arrangments at the last minute can be upsetting for everyone.

ASBESTOS NOTIFICATION The Newfield Central School District asbestos management plans are available for review in the offices of Steve Yaple (ext. 4129) during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

NEWFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL IS SMOKE-FREE. There is NO smoking allowed on school grounds at any time. October 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6 Modified Boys Soccer vs. Modified Girls Soccer vs. Modified Boys Soccer @ Elmira Modified Football @ Elmira Modified Boys Soccer @ Varsity Football vs. CG Finney Trumansburg 4:30pm Spencer-Van Etten 4:30pm Notre Dame 4:30pm Notre Dame 4:30pm Watkins Glen 4:30pm 2:00pm Modified Girls Soccer @ Varsity Girls Soccer @ Watkins Varsity Boys Soccer @ Modified Girls Soccer @ Varsity Boys Soccer @ Watkins Candor 4:30pm Glen 4:30pm Trumansburg 4:30pm Odessa-Montour 4:30pm Glen 4:30pm Varsity Boys Soccer vs. JV/Varsity Volleyball vs. Varsity Girls Soccer @ Odessa- Odessa-Montour Senior Thomas A. Edison 5:00pm Montour 4:30pm recognition 4:30pm JV/Varsity Volleyball vs. Candor 5:00pm Board of Education Meeting 6:30pm @ Weaver Room 7 8 Columbus Day 9 10 11 12 13 NO SCHOOL Middle School Picture Day Modified Boys Soccer @ Elem Fall Picture Day JV/Varsity Volleyball vs. Varsity Football vs. Holley Modified Girls Soccer vs. Odessa-Montour 4:30pm Modified Football vs. Groton Odessa-Montour - 1:30pm Elmira Notre Dame 4:30pm JV/Varsity Volleyball @ 4:30pm Homecoming 5:00pm Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Spencer-Van Etten 5:00pm Modified Girls Soccer vs. Moravia - Senior Recognition - Elmira Notre Dame 4:30pm Homecoming 4:30pm Varsity Girls Soccer @ Moravia 4:30pm 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 All County Reading Rehearsal JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Middle School End of 1st End of 6 week HS Marking Varsity Football vs. Unadilla @Dryden HS 4:00pm - Waverly 5:00pm Marking Period Period Valley - Senior Recognition 6:00pm Modified Football @ Whitney Superintendent's Conference 1:30pm Modified Boys Soccer vs. Point 4:30pm Day - No School for Students Middle School Musical 7:00pm Newark Valley 4:30pm Board of Education Meeting Middle School Musical 7:00pm @ Upper Gym JV/Varsity Volleyball vs. 6:30pm @ Weaver Room @ Upper Gym Watkins Glen - Senior Recognition 5:00pm 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 HS Report Cards Distributed Varsity Football @ Elmira Notre Dame 7:00pm

28 29 30 31 Halloween HS Make Up Picture Day

Legend: Athletics District Elementary School Fine Arts High School Middle School PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

It is important that parents take the time to participate in Parent- Teacher Conferences because they are one of the best ways for parents to become involved in their childen’s education. Some planning prior to the conference can make the session more productive:

1) Make a list of questions you would like to discuss with your child’s teacher(s).

2) Both parents should discuss questions and comments for the conference beforehand, especially if only one parent will be able to attend.

3) Be on time to ensure that you have enough time to discuss your questions. If you cannot keep the scheduled appointment, please contact the school.

4) Make notes of the teacher’s comments for reference. Maintain a file of all your child’s important educational records.

5) Be sure to mention things about your child that his or her teacher may find useful and that will help the teacher to better understand and teach your child.

November 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 Board of Education Jr. High Area All State Jr. High Area All State Meeting 6:30pm @ @ Ithaca HS @ Ithaca HS Weaver Room

4 Daylight Saving Time 5 6 Election Day 7 8 9 10 Ends

11 Veterans Day 12 13 14 15 16 17 Middle School Make Board of Education Elem Parent/Teacher All County Band @ Up Picture Day Meeting 6:30pm @ Conferences 10:30 Dryden HS 8:00am - NO SCHOOL Weaver Room A.M. dismissal 3:00pm All County Band @ Dryden HS 3:00pm - 8:00pm 18 19 20 21 22 Thanksgiving Day 23 24 NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL

25 26 27 28 29 30 Elem Parent/Teacher End of HS 12-week Conferences 10:30 Marking Period A.M. dismissal Middle School End of NYSSMA Conference 2nd Marking Period All-State @ Rochester NYSSMA Conference All-State @ Rochester Legend: Athletics District Elementary School Fine Arts High School Middle School November 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 Board of Education Jr. High Area All State Jr. High Area All State Meeting 6:30pm @ @ Ithaca HS @ Ithaca HS Weaver Room

4 Daylight Saving Time 5 6 Election Day 7 8 9 10 Ends

Sometimes it is hard to know the correct course of action when a question or problem arises regarding your child’s education. While it is often easiest to discuss the situation with your neigh- bor or your Facebook friends, chances are they will not be able to help resolve the issue.

If you have a question or con- cern involving the school, try to obtain satisfactory resolution by first contacting the person closest to the situation, i.e. your child’s teacher for a classroom issue. If a solution is not reached at that level, the building administrator, and then the superintendent should be contacted. For other areas such as transportation or athletics, the same guidelines should be followed.

Should you need to communicate on a broad issue regarding school policy or budget decisions that do not involve specific personnel, a time has been set aside at each regular board meeting for this purpose (Privilege of the Floor).

Communication is the key to suc- cessfully working together. We do want to hear your comments and appreciate your insights. December 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 NYSSMA Conference All-State @ Rochester

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 NYSSMA Conference MS/HS Chorus Board of Education HS Report Cards All-State @ Rochester Concert @ Upper Gym Meeting 6:30pm @ Distributed Weaver Room

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Elem Book Fair Elem Book Fair Elem Book Fair Elem Book Fair Elem Book Fair MS/HS Band Concert Primary Winter @ Upper Gym Concert - Gr. 1,2,&3 - 6:30 P.M. @ Upper Gym 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Elem Book Fair Board of Education Meeting 6:30pm @ Weaver Room

23 24 Christmas Eve 25 Christmas Day 26 27 28 29 NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL

30 31 New Year's Eve NO SCHOOL

Legend: Athletics District Elementary School Fine Arts High School Middle School INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT AND REQUIRED NOTIFICATION

Effective July 1, 2001, NYS Education Law, Section 409-H, required that all public schools provide notification to all parents, faculty and staff regarding the potential use of pesticides periodically throughout the school year.

The Newfield Central School District has adopted an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan and Policy. This plan will rely on sanitation, habitat modification, monitoring and the use of non-toxic and least-toxic products and techniques to control pests, rather than the use of potentially dangerous chemical pesticides.

According to the law, the following pesticide applications are NOT subject to prior notification requirements:

• if the school remains unoccupied for a continuous 72 hours following an application; • the use of anti-microbial products; • the use of nonvolatile rodenticides in tamper-resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible to children; • the use of nonvolatile insecticidal baits in tamper-resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible to children; • the use of silica gels and other nonvolatile ready-to-use pastes, foams or gels in areas inaccessible to children; • the use of boric acid and disodium octaborate tetrahydrate; • the application of EPA-designated biopesticides; • the application of EPA-designated exempt materials under 40CFR152.25; • the use of aerosol products with a directed spray in containers of 18 fluid ounces intended for venomous spiders, bees, wasps and hornets.

In keeping with the District’s IPM plan, no pesticide applications are planned during the 2018-19 school year that would fall under the notification requirements. However, the District is required to maintain a list of parents, faculty and staff who wish to receive 48-hour prior written notification of any appli- cable pesticide notifications. In the event of an emergency application necessary to protect against an imminent threat to human health, a good faith effort will be made to supply written notification to those on the 48-hour prior notification list.

If you would like to receive 48-hour prior notification in the event of a pesticide application that would fall under the notification requirements, please complete the form below and return it to the District Office, Newfield Central School District, 247 Main Street, Newfield, NY 14867 or fax it to (607) 564- 0055.

Please feel free to contact Mr. Steven Yaple, the Newfield Central School pesticide representative at 564-9955, ext. 4129, or [email protected] for further information on these requirements.

Request for Pesticide Application Notification School Building: ______Email: ______Name: ______Address: ______Day Phone: ______Evening Phone: ______

January 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 New Year's Day 2 3 4 5 NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL Board of Education Meeting 6:30pm @ Weaver Room

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Reading Rehearsal All ES Band & Chorus County Chorus @ Winter Concert - 6:30 Groton 4:00pm - P.M. @ Upper Gym 6:00pm 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Board of Education All County All County Meeting 6:30pm @ Chorus@Groton Chorus@Groton Weaver Room 3:00pm - 8:00pm 8:00am - 3:00pm

20 21 Martin Luther King Day 22 23 24 25 26 NO SCHOOL Regents Regents Regents End of HS 18-Week Marking Period Middle School End of 3rd Marking Period Regents 27 28 29 30 31 2nd Semester Begins for High School

Legend: Athletics District Elementary School Fine Arts High School Middle School January 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 New Year's Day 2 3 4 5 NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL Board of Education Meeting 6:30pm @ Weaver Room

Legend: Athletics District Elementary School Fine Arts High School Middle School Your Right to Know TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS

In accordance with the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, you have the right to request information about the professional qualifications of your child’s classroom teachers.

Specifically, you have the right to request the following information:

♦Whether the teacher has met New York State qualifications and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas he or she teaches;

♦Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status under which state licensing criteria have been waived;

♦The teacher’s college major, whether the teacher has advanced degrees, and if so, the subject area of those degrees; and

♦If your child receives services from any instructional assistants or similar paraprofessionals, the qualifications of those individuals.

♦Your child’s teacher’s APPR rating. In accordance with Section 3012-d of the Education Law, regarding the Annual Professional Performance Reviews (APPR) of teachers and principals, the District is obligated to release the individual composite effectiveness scores and final ratings of teachers and principals. Parent/legal guardians may request such information for the principal of the school building and teachers to which the student is assigned for the current school year. Only final data will be disclosed. Parents/legal guardians wishing to obtain such data must make a written request to the appointed school official. The identity of parents/legal guardians will be verified and the appointed school official may only communicate the data verbally.

Requests to receive any of the above information may be directed to the Superintendent’s office in written form. All requests will be honored in a timely manner.

February 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 HS Report Cards Sr. High Area All State Distributed @ Binghamton Sr. High Area All State University 8:00am - @ Binghamton 4:00pm University 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Board of Education Meeting 6:30pm @ Weaver Room

10 11 12 13 14 Valentine's Day 15 16 Dessert Night Pops Concert 6:00pm @ MS/HS Cafeteria

17 18 President's Day 19 20 21 22 23 NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL

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Legend: Athletics District Elementary School Fine Arts High School Middle School February 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

10 11 12 13 14 Valentine's Day 15 16 Dessert Night Pops Concert 6:00pm @ MS/HS Cafeteria

17 18 President's Day 19 20 21 22 23 NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL

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Legend: Athletics District Elementary School Fine Arts High School Middle School DO YOU WANT TO BE A SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER?

One of the most important services any citizen can give to their community is to serve as a member of a local school board. It is a demanding office, car- ried on in the public eye using public funds. Decisions made by a Board of Education have long-standing effects on the quality of life in a community and the development of skills and talents of its youth.

If you are interested in running for the Board of Education, contact the District Clerk at extension 4140 for information on vacancies, petitions and requirements.

REMINDER: PRIVATE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION REQUESTS ARE DUE APRIL 1ST

436 IS THE SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE NUMBER TO USE ON YOUR NYS TAXES FOR NEWFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT

March 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 Music In Our School District Concert 1:30pm @ Upper Gym 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Board of Education Meeting 6:30pm @ Weaver Room

10 Daylight Saving Time 11 12 13 14 15 16 Begins Elem Parent/Teacher Conferences 11:30 A.M. dismissal End of HS 24-Week Marking Period Middle School End of 4th Marking Period 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Superintendent's Elem Parent/Teacher HS Report Cards HS Musical 4:00pm @ Conference Day - No Conferences 11:30 Distributed Upper Gym School for Students A.M. dismissal HS Musical 7:00pm @ Board of Education Upper Gym Meeting 6:30pm @ Weaver Room 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 HS Musical 7:00pm @ HS Musical 4:00pm @ Upper Gym Upper Gym

Legend: Athletics District Elementary School Fine Arts High School Middle School March 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 Music In Our School District Concert 1:30pm @ Upper Gym 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Board of Education Meeting 6:30pm @ Weaver Room

Legend: Athletics District Elementary School Fine Arts High School Middle School STUDENT RECORDS WARNING OF POTENTIAL HAZARDS

In compliance with new regulations, it is our duty to warn you of potential dan- The provisions of the federal government’s “Family gers on campus. These may include, but are not limited to: Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974” provides parents and students over 18 certain rights with • Lyme disease, Zika Virus, and West Nile Virus may be contracted through in- respect to the student’s education records. These sect-borne illnesses. There may be disease-bearing ticks on school property. rights are: • There are often several types of stinging insects that may make nests on the property. These insects may sting if disturbed. The right to inspect and review the records within • Concussions, broken bones, abrasions, and other injuries could occur when 45 days of a written request received by the school participating in school sports, during recess/play times, during field trips, or principal. at any time you are active. • Staff should not be texting or communicating via social networks with stu- The right to request the amendment of the dents for any reason without parent permission. student’s education records if they are believed • Construction areas could pose a safety risk. All students and unauthorized to be inaccurate and the right to a hearing if the personnel should stay clear of these areas. school does not agree. • Other potential dangers for specific off-site field trips will be passed on to students and parents as needed through an information sheet or permission The right to consent to disclosures of personally slip. identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. These exceptions include school officials with legitimate educational interests; another school district in which the student seeks to enroll; and certain directory information such as name, grade, and activities that are used in school reports and pub- lications. Section 9528 of the No Child Left Behind Act states that each local educational agency receiving federal aid under this Act shall provide access to secondary school students’ names, ad- dresses and telephone listings upon request by military recruiters or an institution of higher education. A secondary school student or the parent of a student may request that the student information described above NOT be released without prior written parental consent and the school district shall comply with any such request. Contact the District Office for more information.

April 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6 NYS ELA Assessments NYS ELA Assessments NYS ELA Assessments Gr. 3-5 Gr.3-5 Gr. 3-5 Board of Education Meeting 6:30pm @ Weaver Room 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Board of Education Meeting 6:30pm @ Weaver Room

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Legend: Athletics District Elementary School Fine Arts High School Middle School April 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6 NYS ELA Assessments NYS ELA Assessments NYS ELA Assessments Gr. 3-5 Gr.3-5 Gr. 3-5 Board of Education Meeting 6:30pm @ Weaver Room 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Board of Education Meeting 6:30pm @ Weaver Room

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Legend: Athletics District Elementary School Fine Arts High School Middle School MCKINNEY-VENTO HOMELESS ASSISTANCE ACT

The McKinney-Vento program is designed to address the problems that homeless children and youth have faced in enrolling, attending, and succeeding in school. All students who are homeless have the following rights:

• Equal access to the same free, appropriate public education, including a public preschool education, as other children and youth.

• Homeless students may not be separated from the mainstream school environment and are entitled to transportation to and from the school of origin.

• Transportation must be provided, at the request of the parent or guardian, to and from the school of origin (some limits ap- ply).

• Immediate school enrollment, regardless of disputes arising over school selection or placement.

• Placement determinations must be made on the basis of the “best interest” of the student (i.e. keeping student in the school of origin).

• A local liaison must be designated for homeless children and youth. In Newfield, that person is Cheryl Jackson, Director of Special Programs.

• Educational programs for homeless students must be administered in a nondiscriminatory manner.

• Any student who experiences homelessness and who is required to attend summer school to advance to the next grade, or to graduate on time with his/her peers, must be provided the opportunity to do so.

More information about this topic may be found at http:// www.emsc.nysed.gov/part100/pages/1002f.html

May 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 NYS Math NYS Math End of HS 30-Week NYSSMA Solo Festival Assessments Gr. 3-5 Assessments Gr. 3-5 Marking Period @ Boynton Board of Education Middle School End of Meeting 6:30pm @ 5th Marking Period Weaver Room NYS Math Assessments Gr. 3-5 NYSSMA Solo Festival @ Boynton 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 HS Report Cards Distributed

12 Mother's Day 13 14 15 16 17 18 NYSSMA Major ES Band & Chorus Board of Education Organization Festival Spring Concert - 6:30 Meeting 6:30pm @ @ Owego HS P.M. @ Upper Gym Weaver Room

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26 27 Memorial Day 28 29 30 31 NO SCHOOL

Legend: Athletics District Elementary School Fine Arts High School Middle School May 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

12 Mother's Day 13 14 15 16 17 18 NYSSMA Major ES Band & Chorus Board of Education Organization Festival Spring Concert - 6:30 Meeting 6:30pm @ @ Owego HS P.M. @ Upper Gym Weaver Room

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26 27 Memorial Day 28 29 30 31 NO SCHOOL

Legend: Athletics District Elementary School Fine Arts High School Middle School Your Rights Under the PROTECTION OF PUPIL RIGHTS AMENDMENT

The PPRA affords parents and eligible students certain rights regarding the conduction of surveys, collection and use of information for marketing purposes, and certain physical exams. These include the right to:

• Consent before students are required to submit to a survey that concerns one or more of the protected areas (political affili- ations, mental or psychological problems, sex behaviors or attitudes, illegal, anti-social or self-incriminating behavior, religious practices, income, or legally privileged rela- tionships) if the survey is funded in whole or in part by the US Department of Education.

• Receive notice and the opportunity to opt out of any other protected information survey, any non-emergency invasive physical exam or screening required as a condition of attendance (not necessary for the immediate health and safety of the student and excepting hearing, vision and scoliosis), and any activity involving the collection, disclosure or use of personal information obtained from students for marketing or to sell or distribute to others.

• Inspect, upon request and prior adminis- tration, any protected information surveys, instruments used to collect personal information from students, and instructional matierals used as part of the educational curriculum.

Parents/eligible students who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with the Family Policy Compliance Office, US Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-4605.

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Legend: Athletics District Elementary School Fine Arts High School Middle School MISSION IMPORTANT NOTICES Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1987 STATEMENT The Newfield Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin in the employment or educational opportunities it offers, including vocational educational opportunities. Also, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, the Newfield Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs or activities which it provides The Mission of the Newfield (including vocational programming), appointments of employees, employment pay and benefits, counseling services for students, access Central School District is: by students to educational programs, course offerings, textbooks, and student activities. Dr. Cheryl Thomas, Title IX Coordinator, 247 Main Street, Newfield, NY 14867 will provide information, including complaint procedures, to any student or employee who feels that his/her rights under Title IX may have been violated by the District or its officials. In addition, any student or employee may make an •To educate: provide oppor- inquiry or a complaint directly to the Federal Office for Civil Rights. tunities and foster individual Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 excellence in academic, voca- The Newfield Central School District hereby gives notice that it does not discriminate on the basis of handicap in violation of Section 504 tional, fine arts and technical of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The District gives further notice that it does not discriminate on the basis of handicap in the admission or access to its programs and activities, including vocational education programs. No person shall be denied employment solely because learning; of any physical, mental, or medical impairment which is unrelated to the person’s ability to engage in the activities involved in the job for which application has been made. Inquiries concerning this policy may be referred to Mrs. Cheryl Jackson, Section 504 Coordinator, •To challenge every individual 247 Main Street, Newfield, NY 14867. to strive for excellence as a Sexual Harassment way of life; The Board of Education is committed to providing an educational and working environment that promotes respect, dignity and equality and that is free from all forms of sexual harassment. To this end, the Board condemns and strictly prohibits all forms of sexual harassment on school grounds, school buses, and at all school-sponsored activities. In order for the Board to effectively enforce this policy and to •To develop and nurture physi- take prompt corrective measures, it is esential that all victims of sexual harassment and persons with knowledge of sexual harassment cal and emotional well-being, report the harassment immediately to Dr. Cheryl Thomas, Title IX Coordinator, 247 Main Street, Newfield, NY 14867. self-worth, personal integrity, The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) moral and ethical values, and You have certain rights under the federal privacy standards. These include: respect for self and others; • The right to request restrictions on the use and disclosure of your protected health information. • The right to receive confidential communications concerning your medical conditions and treatment. • The right to inspect and copy your protected health information. •To provide a safe, healthy • The right to amend or submit corrections to your protected health information. environment and a positive • The right to receive an accounting of how and to whom your protected health information has been disclosed. • The right to receive a printed copy of this notice. enthusiastic atmosphere; Newfield Central School District is required by law to maintain the privacy of students’ and employees’ protected health information and to provide this notice of privacy practices. Additional information on our privacy practices may be obtained in the health office upon •To promote community in- request. If you have a comment or complaint about our privacy practices, you can do so by sending a letter to the Superintendent, volvement and responsible Newfield Central School District, 247 Main Street, Newfield, NY 14867. citizenship in a diverse and Dignity for All Students Act changing world; All students have the right to learn in a harassment and bully-free environment. Violations should be reported to the building principals who have been appointed as Dignity Act Coordinators. More information is available in the Code of Conduct, which can be found on the •To encourage life-long learn- district website. ing. APPR In accordance with Section 3012-d of the Education Law, regarding the Annual Professional Performance Reviews (APPR) of teachers and principals, the District is obligated to release the individual composite effectiveness scores and final ratings of teachers and principals. All stakeholders should be ac- Parent/legal guardians may request such information for the principal of the school building and teachers to which the student is assigned countable to the Mission State- for the current school year. Only final data will be disclosed. Parents/legal guardians wishing to obtain such data must make a written ment. request to the appointed school official. The identity of parents/legal guardians will be verified and the appointed school official may only communicate the data verbally. Please send all written requests for APPR data to Dr. Cheryl Thomas, Superintendent, 247 Main Street, Newfield, NY 14867.

CDOS Students who have earned a Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential or a Career Development and Occupational Studies Commencement Credential (CDOS) will be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony and all related activities. IMPORTANT NOTICES

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1987 The Newfield Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin in the employment or educational opportunities it offers, including vocational educational opportunities. Also, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, the Newfield Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs or activities which it provides (including vocational programming), appointments of employees, employment pay and benefits, counseling services for students, access by students to educational programs, course offerings, textbooks, and student activities. Dr. Cheryl Thomas, Title IX Coordinator, 247 Main Street, Newfield, NY 14867 will provide information, including complaint procedures, to any student or employee who feels that his/her rights under Title IX may have been violated by the District or its officials. In addition, any student or employee may make an inquiry or a complaint directly to the Federal Office for Civil Rights.

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 The Newfield Central School District hereby gives notice that it does not discriminate on the basis of handicap in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The District gives further notice that it does not discriminate on the basis of handicap in the admission or access to its programs and activities, including vocational education programs. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any physical, mental, or medical impairment which is unrelated to the person’s ability to engage in the activities involved in the job for which application has been made. Inquiries concerning this policy may be referred to Mrs. Cheryl Jackson, Section 504 Coordinator, 247 Main Street, Newfield, NY 14867.

Sexual Harassment The Board of Education is committed to providing an educational and working environment that promotes respect, dignity and equality and that is free from all forms of sexual harassment. To this end, the Board condemns and strictly prohibits all forms of sexual harassment on school grounds, school buses, and at all school-sponsored activities. In order for the Board to effectively enforce this policy and to take prompt corrective measures, it is esential that all victims of sexual harassment and persons with knowledge of sexual harassment report the harassment immediately to Dr. Cheryl Thomas, Title IX Coordinator, 247 Main Street, Newfield, NY 14867.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) You have certain rights under the federal privacy standards. These include: • The right to request restrictions on the use and disclosure of your protected health information. • The right to receive confidential communications concerning your medical conditions and treatment. • The right to inspect and copy your protected health information. • The right to amend or submit corrections to your protected health information. • The right to receive an accounting of how and to whom your protected health information has been disclosed. • The right to receive a printed copy of this notice.

Newfield Central School District is required by law to maintain the privacy of students’ and employees’ protected health information and to provide this notice of privacy practices. Additional information on our privacy practices may be obtained in the health office upon request. If you have a comment or complaint about our privacy practices, you can do so by sending a letter to the Superintendent, Newfield Central School District, 247 Main Street, Newfield, NY 14867.

Dignity for All Students Act All students have the right to learn in a harassment and bully-free environment. Violations should be reported to the building principals who have been appointed as Dignity Act Coordinators. More information is available in the Code of Conduct, which can be found on the district website.

APPR In accordance with Section 3012-d of the Education Law, regarding the Annual Professional Performance Reviews (APPR) of teachers and principals, the District is obligated to release the individual composite effectiveness scores and final ratings of teachers and principals. Parent/legal guardians may request such information for the principal of the school building and teachers to which the student is assigned for the current school year. Only final data will be disclosed. Parents/legal guardians wishing to obtain such data must make a written request to the appointed school official. The identity of parents/legal guardians will be verified and the appointed school official may only communicate the data verbally. Please send all written requests for APPR data to Dr. Cheryl Thomas, Superintendent, 247 Main Street, Newfield, NY 14867.

Menu Text TELEPHONE DIRECTORY - (607) 564-9955 Incoming callers hear the following message: When you call the school, you have the choice of entering an extension, or working through the guided menu (see menu text at right). The main Welcome to the Newfield Central School extensions are listed below. You may also ask to be transferred to a District. If you know your party’s exten- classroom and leave a message for a teacher in their voice mailbox. sion, please enter it now. To access a list of school offices, press 1. To access a list by Dr. Cheryl Thomas, Superintendent Ext. 4140 employee’s last name, press 7.

Ms. Debra Eichholtz, Business Administrator Ext. 4121 Callers selecting office directory by pressing 1 Mrs. Cheryl Jackson, Director of Special Programs Ext. 1026 hear: Mrs. Cathy Griggs, Director of Technology & PD Ext. 5124 Press 1 for the Elementary School; Press 2 for the Middle School; Mrs. Victoria Volpicelli, Elementary Principal Ext. 1145 Press 3 for the High School; Mr. Peter Ahart, Asst. Elementary Principal Ext. 1110 Press 4 for the District Office or Technology; Mr. Eric Hartz, Middle School Principal Ext. 2126 Press 5 for the Special Education Office; Press 6 for Transportation, Maintenance or Food Mr. Patrick Mahunik, High School Principal Ext. 3130 Service.

Callers selecting the Elementary School hear: Bus Garage Chuck Brockner Ext. 4141 Press 1 for the Principal’s Office; Business/District Office Tracy Condie (Treasurer) Ext. 4115 Press 2 for the Nurse’s Office; Roxanne King (Admin. Asst.) Ext. 4122 Press 3 for the Pre-K Office; Press 4 for the Day Care Office. Cathy Shipos (Dist. Clerk, Personnel) Ext. 4140 Callers selecting the Middle School hear: Cafeteria Robin Wood Ext. 4024 Press 1 for the Principal’s Office; Custodial Operations Steven Yaple Ext. 4129 Press 2 for the Nurse’s Office; Press 3 for the Guidance Office. Daycare/Nursery Maria Lloyd-Jones Ext. 4103 Callers selecting the High School hear: Elementary Offices Pam Scott (Secretary) Ext. 1145 Press 1 for the Principal’s Office; Press 2 for the Nurse’s Office; Jolie King (Attendance) Ext. 1143 Press 3 for the Guidance Office; Christine Laughlin (Nurse) Ext. 4032 Press 4 for the Athletic Director. Middle School Offices Jessica Hsu (Secretary) Ext. 2126 Callers selecting the District/Business Office hear: Colleen Markle (Guidance) Ext. 2132 Press 1 for the Superintendent; Amy Schwoeble (Nurse) Ext. 3114 Press 2 for Personnel; High School Offices Yvonne Capogrossi (Secretary) Ext. 3130 Press 3 for the Business Office; Press 4 for Director of Technology; Rick Pawlewicz (Guidance) Ext. 3133 Press 5 for Tax Information. Amy Schwoeble (Nurse) Ext. 3114 Callers selecting Special Education hear: Press 1 for the Director of Special Programs; Lori Owens (Guid., Athletics) Ext. 3131 Press 2 for the Social Worker; Jeff Augustine (Athletic Director) Ext. 3120 Press 3 for the School Psychologist. Pre-K Peter Ahart (Pre-K Director) Ext. 1110 Callers selecting Trans./Oper./Food Svc. hear: Press 1 for Transportation; Special Education Dee Wall (Secretary) Ext. 1026 Press 2 for Maintenance; Press 3 for the Food Service. PARKING LOT SAFETY Non-Profit Organization Bulk Rate As school opens this year, please be mindful of pedestrians in the parking lot, between cars, and US POSTAGE PAID in the crosswalks. Here are some reminders that will help keep everyone safe: Spencer, NY Permit No. 194 • The speed limit in the parking lot is 5 mph. • The entrance and exit are one-way only. Please follow the signs and road markings to make sure you are entering and exiting the campus appropriately. • Do not talk on your cell phone or text while driving in the parking lot. 2018-19 BOARD • Please be courteous and aware of other drivers as well as pedestrians. OF EDUCATION • No cars are allowed in the bus drop off lanes in front of the buildings. • If you are dropping your child off in the morning, please use the drop off lane only. Students should exit the car quickly and on the right side of your car, away from traffic. Be careful when Mrs. Jennifer Pawlewicz, President merging back into moving traffic. [email protected] • Do not go around the car in front of you in the drop off lane even if they are taking longer than you to unload passengers. Wait until the cars in front of you merge back into traffic and then Mrs. Missy Rynone, V.P. follow them. [email protected] • Please be courteous to the aides in the drop off areas. They are there to help your child get to school safely. Mr. James Grochocinski • If you have to write a note or get a book bag out of the trunk or get out of your car for any [email protected] reason, please do not use the drop off lane. Park in any of the spaces not reserved for students or staff. Mr. Meng-Wei Hsu • There is NO parking anywhere along the drop off lanes in the morning. If you need to park, [email protected] please use any of the spaces in the parking lot that are not reserved for students or staff. Mr. Wm. Scott Jackson [email protected] DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE NEWSLETTER GOING DIGITAL Want it Mailed? Let Us Know! The Board of Education prohibits the illegal, improper or un- Beginning with the 2018-19 school Mr. Jeremy TenWolde authorized manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession year, newsletters will not be mailed [email protected] or use of any controlled substances in the workplace. “Work- to every household. Instead, to place” shall mean any site on school grounds, at school-spon- save taxpayer money they will be Mrs. Christina Ward sored activities, or any place in which an employee is working available electronically on our web- [email protected] within the scope of his/her employment or duties. “Con- site and sent through the School trolled substances” shall include all drugs which are banned or controlled under federal or state law, including those for Messenger system. To add a re- which a physician’s prescription is required, as well as any cipient who is not a parent/guard- other chemical substance which is deliberately ingested to ian for the digital format, go to the produce psychological or physiological effects, other than ac- website and select which newslet- cepted foods or beverages. The Superintendent of Schools ters you would like to have emailed or his/her designee shall implement related regulations which to you. Anyone wishing to receive a CARR-RT PRESORT outline the requirements of the federal Drug-Free Workplace printed copy must contact the dis- RESIDENT/BOXHOLDER Act of 1988. trict or school office. NEWFIELD, NY 14867